Qatar Airways has entered into a partnership with IHG Hotels & Resorts to strengthen benefits for business travellers. Through this collaboration, members of Qatar Airways’ Beyond Business and IHG’s Business Edge programme will be able to access shared loyalty privileges, including the ability to earn and redeem points across IHG’s global hotel network.

Beyond Business already offers several perks to corporate travellers. These include earning and redeeming Qrewards, Privilege Club tier benefits, priority baggage, and the option to offset carbon emissions for past and future travel under Qatar Airways’ voluntary carbon offset programme. The programme also supports companies in managing their travel budgets by providing solutions tailored to their spending patterns.

With this partnership, members can now sign up for IHG Business Edge for free and start receiving benefits right from their first qualifying stay. After this stay, they are upgraded instantly to IHG One Rewards Gold Elite Status, get guaranteed discounts at more than 6,800 IHG hotels worldwide, and earn 40% more points on each eligible stay.

IHG Business Edge, launched in 2018, has grown into a dependable programme for small and medium-sized businesses across the world. It helps members simplify their bookings while offering exclusive rates and loyalty benefits. As part of the partnership, IHG Business Edge members who join Qatar Airways’ Beyond Business programme will also receive 50,000 bonus Qrewards on their first Qatar Airways flight. These points can be used for flights, upgrades and more benefits.

Qatar Airways Chief Commercial Officer, Mr. Thierry Antinori, said: “Recognised as the World’s Best Business Class by Skytrax in 2025 for the 12th time, Qatar Airways continually seeks to enhance its corporate travel experience and rewards. We are proud to facilitate businesses and corporate entities through our partnership with IHG Hotels & Resorts and their IHG Business Edge programme to deliver greater convenience and elevated experiences to both our members. Qatar Airways delivers a seamless passenger experience to business travellers at each touchpoint, from bookings to efficient transfers to offering Starlink, the world’s fastest Wi-Fi in the sky, for free onboard over 100 widebody aircraft. Through the partnership between our corporate travel programme, Beyond Business, and IHG Business Edge, organisations can now benefit from increased flexibility, exclusive savings, and value, maximising their travel benefits and rewards for greater returns.”

IHG Hotels & Resorts Senior Vice President Global Sales, Mr. Mark Sergot, added: “This collaboration brings together the strengths of Qatar Airways Beyond Business and IHG Business Edge to offer exclusive benefits, enhanced loyalty rewards, and seamless travel experiences. By leveraging our combined networks and expertise, we aim to provide exceptional value and convenience, supporting the evolving needs of our customers and making their journeys as seamless and rewarding as possible.”